The Digester

Trump announces rescue of missing US pilot in Iran

Donald Trump said on Truth that US forces conducted a search and rescue in Iran and recovered the second crew member of an F-15 shot down on February 28, describing the pilot as alive and wounded and saying no US casualties occurred.

13 hours ago · United States · 102 articles

war

Trump threatens strikes on Iran power plants and bridges over Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump posted a public threat on Truth Social saying the US will hit Iranian power plants and bridges on Tuesday unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened immediately.

6 hours ago · United States · 23 articles

religion

Pope Leo urges hope at first Easter Mass amid global conflicts

At St Peter's Square the US-born pontiff appealed for hope, decried violence and injustice amid global conflicts, while Easter observances in the Holy Land were reduced under security limits.

8 hours ago · Vatican City · 22 articles

finance

OPEC+ mulls May output rise while Iran war halts Gulf flows

Sources say OPEC+ may approve a May quota increase on Sunday, but the Iran conflict and damage to Gulf and Russian production mean any rise would be mostly on paper while the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.

9 hours ago · Iran · 23 articles

war

At least 11 killed in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon on Easter Sunday

Airstrikes hit Kfarhata and Beirut's Jnah as Lebanon marked Easter, killing civilians and escalating the spillover from the Israel Hezbollah conflict.

4 hours ago · Lebanon · 11 articles

war

Trump says 'good chance' of Iran deal as he renews threats

President Trump told journalists he expects a possible Iran deal within days while issuing stark threats over the Strait of Hormuz and describing recent rescue and covert actions, with no immediate response from Tehran.

3 hours ago · Iran · 9 articles

politics

Marjorie Taylor Greene condemns Trump after his Easter threats to Iran

Greene publicly rebuked President Trump after he threatened Iran on Easter, urging Christians in his administration to pursue peace as Tehran tightens control over the Strait of Hormuz.

2 hours ago · United States · 7 articles

politics

Explosives found near gas pipeline to Hungary in Serbia

President Vučić said army and police discovered two large explosive packages with detonators near the Balkan Stream pipeline in Kanjiza and informed Hungary's Viktor Orbán.

8 hours ago · Serbia · 14 articles

war

Trump sets 48-hour deadline as Iran shoots down US F-15 and airman is missing

President Donald Trump warned Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours or face military action, while US forces search for a missing airman after an F-15 was shot down and regional strikes have raised casualties and evacuations.

23 hours ago · Iran · 32 articles

disaster

Three killed as tree falls on Easter egg hunt in northern Germany

A 30-metre tree fell in strong winds during an Easter egg hunt near Satrupholm, killing three people including a 10-month-old and injuring others at an event for new mothers and children.

2 hours ago · Germany · 8 articles

science

Artemis II nears moon and sends striking Earth photos

Four astronauts on NASA’s Orion mission passed midflight toward the moon and sent back photos as they prepare to enter the moon's gravitational sphere for a far-side flyby.

3 hours ago · United States · 8 articles

politics

UK prime minister criticises Wireless Festival booking of Kanye West

Keir Starmer said it was deeply concerning that Ye was booked for Wireless given his record of antisemitism and a song praising Nazism, prompting sponsor withdrawal and officials to condemn the booking.

5 hours ago · United Kingdom · 10 articles

disaster

Two bodies recovered, 32 migrants rescued off Italy; survivors say 71 lost

Merchant ships near Lampedusa recovered two bodies and rescued 32 migrants from a capsized vessel that survivors say carried 105 people, with 71 missing at sea.

3 hours ago · Italy · 6 articles

science

Artemis II toilet malfunctions, crew using backup urine bags

Orion's urine line has been hit and miss since liftoff, producing odor and prompting Mission Control to direct use of backup urine bags while engineers probe a suspected ice blockage.

3 hours ago · United States · 9 articles

war

Video captures Iranian missile strike on Haifa residential building

Footage filmed on 5 April 2026 shows a missile identified as Iranian striking an apartment block in Haifa, causing partial collapse, multiple injuries and fears that people remain trapped under rubble.

19 minutes ago · Israel · 4 articles

sports

Pogacar wins third Tour of Flanders with decisive solo attack

Tadej Pogacar attacked on the final Oude Kwaremont and held off Mathieu van der Poel to win the 278.2 km Tour of Flanders in 6:20:07, securing his third Flanders title and a 12th monument victory.

3 hours ago · Belgium · 9 articles

war

Khamenei’s representative says Iran wants to stop the war amid Israel and US tensions

A senior representative of Iran’s supreme leader said "Iran wants to stop this war" as rising tensions with Israel and increased US involvement fuel fears of a wider regional confrontation.

3 hours ago · Iran · 6 articles

war

Iran records longest nationwide internet blackout amid war

State-imposed shutdown has cut global internet access to roughly 1% since February 28, making it the longest national blackout on record and worsening economic and social disruption for ordinary Iranians.

19 minutes ago · Iran · 3 articles

war

Iran taunts US over missing F-15 pilot as search continues

Iran’s diplomatic posts replied sharply to a US mother after two US aircraft were downed over Iranian territory, with one crew rescued and one still missing while US search operations and regional tensions intensify.

16 hours ago · Iran · 17 articles

health

Suspected measles kills about 100 children in Bangladesh

Bangladesh reports roughly 98 suspected measles deaths and thousands of suspected cases in three weeks, prompting targeted vaccination in 30 hotspots.

5 hours ago · Bangladesh · 7 articles